NYS Aid for Public Library Construction
The State Aid for Library Construction Grant Program for our region is administered through the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System. Visit’s NYSED.org’s Frequently Asked Questions page for more information on this program.

Before you apply:

Submissions for the 2022/2023 NYS Aid for Library Construction are open. You can start here.

• Review and submit the Public Library Construction Intent to Apply form to David Fuller via email (dfuller@cefls.org) or via van delivery by Friday, June 3, 2022
• Ensure you have registered for a NYS Directory Service Account
• Have you FEIN and SED Vendor Number
  • No FEIN? Apply for one from the IRS here.
  • No SED Vendor Number? Contact Barbara Massage in the NYS Library’s Division of Library Development at barbara.messago@nysed.gov or (518) 486-4885 for assistance.
• Have your 9-digit DUNS Number
  • No DUNS Number? Search for your institution and complete the forms at Dun & Bradstreet’s website.
• Complete SHPO approval
  • If your building is more than 50 years old, you may need to receive approval from the State Historic Preservation Office. They will supply a letter upon approval to apply for funding.
• CEFLS has established a local deadline of Friday, August 25, 2022 so applications can be reviewed by the Board of Trustees at their September meeting.

Need help?

• Contact David Fuller (dfuller@cefls.org or (518) 563-5190 ext. 122) for additional guidance.

Important links

• CEFLS Outreach – Click “Physically Handicapped” for ADA links
• ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities
• NYSED Library Development State Aid for Library Construction
• Project Enable – Universal Design Library Checklist
• ALA – Equal Access: Universal Design of Libraries
• University of Washington – Equal Access: Universal Design of Libraries
• Green Jobs’ Green New York Program – Energy studies to identify and analyze opportunities to make your building more efficient. For more information, contact info@nyenergystudy.com or 1-888-338-0089.
• NYSEG – Small Business Direct Install for LED Lighting
• National Grid USA – Small Business Upstate New York programs
• OMNI Renewables – Locally Sourced Community Solar program
• Northern Power & Light – Local Hydroelectric program